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Counters are used in a lot of PLC programs that I have seen. A timing chart is the secret behind understanding of the counter that you need in your application. Making a timing chart before writing the program will ensure that all of the information will be accounted. The secret to using counters is a good review of using these timing charts.
PLC Fiddle has three different counter instructions for us to use in our programs. Count UP, Count Down and Reset. We will discuss the counter parameters and the three different instructions. Our counter challenges will help you gain a good understanding of how counters work in the PLC. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!